IRCC has surprised many applicants by inviting a huge number of Canadian Experience Class candidates in the latest Canada PR round.
However, the Canadian Experience Class Draw offers new hope to those waiting for a faster path to permanent residency. With such a large invitation count, eligible candidates now have a stronger chance of moving closer to their PR goals. This update also underscores the importance of staying active, keeping documents ready, and maintaining an up-to-date profile.
Even small improvements in your application can create better opportunities when a major draw like this takes place.
IRCC announced the latest Express Entry Draw, specifically for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), issuing 6,000 ITAs on December 10, 2025, with a minimum CRS score of 520.
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is determined by the date and time of their Express Entry profile submission.
The 2025 CEC Express Entry draw invited a large number of skilled workers, giving eligible candidates a stronger chance of Canada PR. That includes:
| Date of the Draw | Invitation Issued | Minimum CRS Score |
| December 10, 2025 | 6,000 | 520 |
| November 26, 2025 | 1,000 | 531 |
| November 12, 2025 | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 28, 2025 | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 1, 2025 | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 3, 2025 | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 7, 2025 | 1,000 | 534 |
| July 8, 2025 | 3,000 | 518 |
| June 26, 2025 | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 12, 2025 | 3,000 | 529 |
| May 13, 2025 | 500 | 547 |
| February 5, 2025 | 4,000 | 521 |
| January 23, 2025 | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8, 2025 | 1,350 | 542 |
In this section, we will provide you with the number of draws and the draw type to help you obtain complete information about the Express Entry system. That includes:
| Draw Type | Number of Draws | ITAs Issued to Date |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 23 | 10,499 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 14 | 30,850 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 8 | 42,000 |
| Healthcare and social services occupations | 6 | 13,500 |
| Education occupations | 2 | 3,500 |
| Trade occupations | 1 | 1,250 |
| Total | 54 | 1,02,599 |
Applicants can benefit from this draw in several meaningful ways. Since IRCC invited a large number of candidates, the overall competition becomes easier for those already in the pool. Even applicants with slightly lower CRS scores now have a stronger chance of receiving an ITA, which is especially helpful for candidates who have been waiting for months.
This draw also highlights that IRCC is giving special attention to Canadian Experience Class applicants, meaning individuals with Canadian work experience are in a favourable position to move ahead.
Key benefits for applicants include:
Overall, this draw opens more doors and offers a more straightforward path to Canadian PR.
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